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The Moonlighter Challenge: Dangling a beer carrot
If you’re looking for big laughs in a group atmosphere while maintaining a safe distance, you need to check out the Moonlighter Challenge
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Heat Shield: Retain that wasted energy
An engineer sat down to create the ideal heat shield to make best use of his newly designed kettle burner stand, maximizing the heat from hi
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Keg Polisher: Give your kegs a shine
Have you ever tried to clean up the exterior of your kegs and given up due to the effort required? One crafty homebrewer came up with his ow
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The Modular Worterator: Post-boil brew day needs in one unit
An all-in-one post-boil system — whirlpool, filter, chill, and aerate your wort with the Worterator.
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The WashAll System: Not your everyday keg washer
Cleaning has always been one of the least favorite aspects of the homebrewer’s hobby. One reader decided to take matters into his own hand
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Mobile Beer Lab: Staying organized and portable
Keeping your testing equipment safe and organized can be a challenge. Here’s a DIY build for a mobile beer lab that will keep your lab too
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The Barrel Cradle: Keep your barrels from rolling
Oak barrels can be hugely rewarding . . . but they can come with a cost. Make sure you’re keeping your barrels stable and your back safe w
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Water Control System: Making the most of a float switch
A float switch can be a beautiful addition to any homebrewery. Learn about one homebrewer’s water control system that helps him achieve th
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Double Pipe Wort Chiller
In double pipe heat exchangers, one fluid flows inside a pipe and a second fluid flows in another pipe that surrounds the first in a concent
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The Indoor/ Outdoor Brewery
Brewing indoors has tons of pros — and one con — the boil. One inventive homebrewer devised his indoor-outdoor brewery with hard plumbin
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Portable RO System: Water on the go
Reverse osmosis (RO) systems have become fairly common in the homebrew world. While most systems are meant to be stationary, one homebrewer
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Industrial-Style Pedestal Tower: Building a tap tower with black pipe
Learn how to build a pedestal tower utilizing large-diameter black pipe to give your taps a solid pouring platform.